The equation has been reversed on CBS's recent "Grammy Salute" specials: traditionally, they were all-star salutes, with the legendary artist being honored making a cameo at the end (assuming they were still alive). But with a recent Earth, Wind & Fire tribute under that banner and, now, a Cyndi Lauper special, we have full concerts from those artists, with a selection of guest duos. That's even better, for those who missed Cyndi Lauper's recent farewell tour—or for those who didn't—as she packs plenty of punch for two hours on Sunday night's "Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl." Although, when Joni Mitchell, SZA, and Cher appear, they're no small feat. "She's So Unusual," her debut solo album, promised us something in 1983. This special—executive produced by Grammy veteran Ken Ehrlich, Recording Academy director Harvey Mason Jr., and Lauper—is also highly unusual. The risk it takes lies in how clo...
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